vProftpd

vProftpd is a Perl application that is designed to maintain users for a ProFTPD Virtual login system. It provides an easy-to-use interface known as Virtual ProFTPD Control that allows users to create, delete and maintain users for the login system. The tool makes use of command line switches that make it easy to call from different scripts or applications.

One of the standout features of vProftpd is the user abstraction layer that allows users to be stored in different ways such as SQL or passwd. This makes it very flexible and versatile. A simple usage of vProftpd involves commands such as adding a user, modifying a user, listing users, excluding a user and removing a user.

In the latest version of vProftpd (version 0.97), there are new and exciting features that make it even easier to use. For instance, users can now import and export data into a standard format. This ensures that backups are done easily and quickly. Additionally, it enables users to switch between different user data storage modules such as default passwd method or mysql backend.

Overall, vProftpd is a powerful tool that provides a range of features for managing users in a virtual login system. With its easy-to-use interface, flexibility, and versatility, it is a must-have for any system administrator. Try it out today!